2026-09-0812brief

The national debt passed $40 trillion, up from $37.6 trillion at the end of fiscal 2025

The debt crossed $40 trillion. At the end of fiscal 2025 it stood at $37.6 trillion, or about $110,069 for every person in the country, and 122.40% of GDP. Trump told reporters: "success does not cause inflation, stupidity causes inflation."

  • Debt crossed $40 trillion, up from $37.6 trillion in FY2025
  • That worked out to about $110,069 per person
  • Debt was 122.40% of GDP in 2025

The national debt passed $40 trillion, up from $37.6 trillion at the end of fiscal 2025 chartData: POLI